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New Zealand by Rail, Cruise & Coach - 19 days

19 days
From Auckland to Christchurch
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Auckland

    Auckland
    Meals
    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Auckland - Matakohe - Bay of Islands

    Auckland - Matakohe - Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Auckland
    • Visit and informative talk at Kauri Museum
    • Guided tour of Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Landmarks
    Kauri Museum
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
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  3. Day 3

    Bay of Islands

    Bay of Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Coach trip to Cape Reinga via Ninety Mile Beach
    • Scenic flight
    • Optional dinner cruise
    Landmarks
    Cape Reinga
    Ninety Mile Beach
  4. Day 4

    Bay of Islands - Auckland

    Bay of Islands - Auckland
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hole in the Rock cruise through Bay of Islands to Cape Brett
    Landmarks
    Cape Brett
    Hole in the Rock (Piercy Island)
  5. Day 5

    Auckland - Rotorua

    Auckland - Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Glenbrook Vintage Railway steam train ride (15 kilometres with morning tea)
    Landmarks
    Glenbrook Vintage Railway
  6. Day 6

    Rotorua

    Rotorua
    Meals
    Breakfast (At Skyline Rotorua), Dinner (Traditional Maori Hangi at Te Puia)

    Included Activities

    • Skyline Rotorua gondola ride
    • Breakfast at Skyline Rotorua
    • Luge ride
    • Agrodome visit
    • Guided tour of thermal mud pools and geysers at Te Puia
    • Traditional Maori Hangi and Concert at Te Puia
    Landmarks
    Skyline Rotorua
    Agrodome
    Te Puia
  7. Day 7

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington

    Rotorua - Lake Taupo - Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Huka Falls
    • Time at Lake Taupo
    Landmarks
    Huka Falls
    Lake Taupo
    Tongariro National Park
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  8. Day 8

    Wellington

    Wellington
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Te Papa (New Zealand's National Museum) visit with Gallipoli: A Scale of War exhibition
    • City tour of Wellington
    • Wellington Cable Car ride to Kelburn

    Optional Activities

    • Cable Car Museum visit
    • Stroll through Botanic Gardens
    Landmarks
    Te Papa (National Museum of New Zealand)
    Wellington Cable Car
    Kelburn
    Botanic Gardens, Wellington
  9. Day 9

    Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura - Christchurch

    Wellington - Picton - Kaikoura - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Interislander Ferry crossing through Marlborough Sounds
    • Coastal Pacific rail journey between Picton and Kaikoura
    Landmarks
    Marlborough Sounds
    Picton
    Kaikoura Ranges
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  10. Day 10

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • International Antarctic Centre visit
    • City tour of Christchurch
    • Christchurch Tram journey
    Landmarks
    International Antarctic Centre
    Christchurch Tram
  11. Day 11

    Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Hokitika - Franz Josef

    Christchurch - Arthur's Pass - Hokitika - Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine rail journey across river valleys, gorges and viaducts through Arthur's Pass

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
    Hokitika
  12. Day 12

    Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown

    Franz Josef - Haast Pass - Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Lake Wakatipu
  13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner featuring fresh seasonal produce at Colonel's Homestead)

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
    • Return cruise on TSS Earnslaw with sing-along
    Landmarks
    TSS Earnslaw
    Walter Peak Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau - Milford Sound

    Queenstown - Arrowtown - Te Anau - Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Freshly prepared carvery buffet dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Lakes District Museum visit in Arrowtown
    • Milford Sound overnight cruise on Milford Mariner
    • Carvery buffet dinner on board Milford Mariner

    Optional Activities

    • Tender boat exploration from Milford Mariner
    • Kayaking from Milford Mariner
    Landmarks
    Lakes District Museum
    Milford Sound
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Milford Sound - Te Anau

    Milford Sound - Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sound cruise towards Tasman Sea (weather permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
    Landmarks
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  16. Day 16

    Te Anau - Dunedin

    Te Anau - Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Dunedin
    Landmarks
    Dunedin
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  17. Day 17

    Dunedin - Otago Peninsula - Larnach Castle - Dunedin

    Dunedin - Otago Peninsula - Larnach Castle - Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Larnach Castle
    • Devonshire Tea at Larnach Castle
    • Time to explore Larnach Castle gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife excursion on Otago Peninsula
    • Guided tour of Olveston Historic Home
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Otago Peninsula
    Olveston Historic Home
  18. Day 18

    Dunedin - Oamaru - Christchurch

    Dunedin - Oamaru - Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with pre-dinner drink)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Oamaru
    Landmarks
    Oamaru
  19. Day 19

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

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